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A member asked:

Can a switch from depo-provera to pills make my nipples sore

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure: Nipple pain is a side effect of Estrogen. Changing from a Progesterone only method such as Depo to an Estrogen and Progesterone containing birth control pill could trigger this side effect. Usually this resolves within 1-2 months. of use

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2014

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Well like said a couple weeks ago I had spotting and cramping going on the tender nipple than spotted again so now this morning when I wiped off spotting again than having slight cramping round my stomach I'm on Depo-Provera shot got pregnant on Depo-Pro

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If you have recently received a Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot is it normal for your nipples to go darker because of all of the hormones?

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Can you ovulate after bein off Depo-Provera a year and no period nipples sensitive and errect?

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I was on the Depo-Provera shot for a year and now that i'm off my breasts are sore and tender constantly. It's been three months of this. What's wrong?

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A member asked:

I got pregnant on the Depo-Provera my son is 1 now I'm on the Depo-Provera but all of a suddenly my nipples is hurting what could it be?

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